If your Amana dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Fort Lewis, with those that mention Amana first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Amana, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Amana Dryers Near Fort Lewis
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fort Lewis. The rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Spanaway (4), and Puyallup (4). No company within 90 miles of Fort Lewis mentions Amana by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Prism Appliance Repair Lakewood Inc, about 5.3 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.3, 5.4, 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention Amana | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
Closest matches for Fort Lewis: Weirs Appliances (8.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (16.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FIX UFA Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
Amana Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Amana Dryers Are Built
Front load matching models are stackable and use electronic touch controls, while top load matching models use dial controls. Source: Amana - Dryer Comparison Chart
Amana calls for a rigid 4-inch metal exhaust vent kept as short as possible with no more than four 90-degree elbows, and says plastic or foil vent should be replaced. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Amana Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Load too hot. Amana recommends letting the Cool Down portion finish and using a lower temperature or an automatic dry cycle. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- Cycle ends too soon. Amana says the load may not be touching the sensor strips, so level the dryer and use Timed Dry or a different dryness level for very small loads. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
Signs Your Amana Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Amana Dryers
- Clean the lint screen before every load and never run the dryer with a loose, damaged, blocked or missing screen. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
- Clean the full vent run, including the exhaust hood, at least every two years, or sooner if drying slows down. Source: Amana - Electronic Dryer Use and Care Guide
What Amana Dryer Repairs Cost
A Amana dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Fort Lewis Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Lewis come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fort Lewis
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Amana dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Amana Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Lewis, WA
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Amana Dryer Repair for Towns Near Fort Lewis
Live outside Fort Lewis? The same Amana dryer repair technicians serve North Fort Lewis and DuPont. See each town's own dryer repair listings below.
Write down any error code your Amana dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Fort Lewis technician bring the right parts.